Fly into marriage with your very own hovercraft
Hovertravel, the only passenger hovercraft service outside Japan, is inviting couples to make the ultimate entrance to their big day by chartering a hovercraft for their wedding.
Brides, grooms and their guests can enjoy an extraordinary experience: arriving in style on a private hovercraft, landing directly on the golden sands of the Isle of Wight or elsewhere on the Solent.
Loretta Lale, Head of Marketing at Hovertravel, said: “Southsea has been the backdrop for two unforgettable hovercraft wedding photoshoots in the past 12 months, plus we transported guests to a memorable celebration in Bembridge, and we are thrilled to help more couples turn their special day into something truly unique.
"Our craft can be chartered to transport guests around the Solent, deliver the bride in storybook fashion to her beachside ceremony, or even provide a one-of-a-kind setting for speeches. The possibilities for creating magical memories are endless, and Priory Bay on the Isle of Wight recently hosted a fairytale wedding with a dramatic hovercraft beach arrival.”
The hovercraft seats up to 78 passengers and takes just 10 minutes to cross the Solent from Southsea to Priory Bay. It can also be chartered for bespoke journeys, such as a recent wedding where a couple arranged a 20-minute private charter from Ryde to Priory Bay, transporting all their guests in one unforgettable trip. Whether couples dream of an elegant country house celebration or a chic barefoot ceremony on the sand, Priory Bay offers the setting – and Hovertravel provides the spectacular entrance.
A spokesperson for the Events Team at Priory, hosting Priory Bay beach and woodland events, added: “Hovertravel was simply amazing to work with. Their team handled every element of the support and logistics, making sure the hovercraft charter ran seamlessly. For our couple, it meant they could relax and enjoy the thrill of arriving with their guests on the beach — it is stunning watching the hover land on the beach, a magical event for whether for weddings, milestone or corporate events, that will be remembered forever.”
For more information or to book your wedding: Email: [email protected]